Look North! 22 proud and noble Scandinavian names for your baby

It’s fair to say that everything Scandinavian is having a moment – from TV shows, to interior décor to that cosy concept of ‘hygge’ – so why not take it a step further and get some inspiration from Nordic names?

The ones we’ve chosen have a strong, proud nobility about them – perfect for your little Vikings.

Boys (or should we say 'gutter')

1. Anton – priceless

2. Bo – to dwell

3. Finn – from Finland

4. Hugo – bright

5. Jakob – supplanter

6. Mathias – gift of God

7. Mikael – who is like God

8. Oskar – spear of the Gods

9. Soren – thunder

10. Tomas – twin

11. Von – hope

Girls (or should we say 'jenter')

1. Astrid – beautiful goddess

2. Asta – love

3. Thora – thunder

4. Annika – gracious

5. Dania – goddess

6. Elsa – god is my oath

7. Freya – Goddess of fertility

8. Greta – pearl

9. Kelda – a spring

10. Liv – life

11. Rona – mighty power

Lovely aren't they? If you know any mumma's expecting, why not share this with her?

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